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I just purchased an HK45 Compact Tactical. Love it. But there's plenty of reviews singing the praises of this gun, so I won't pile any more on. Let's just say it is phenomenal all around. My question is this. I want to take this gun and make it my concealed carry gun. I am switching the...

I have a chance to pick up a Sig 320 M17 for a fairly good price. I like the gun. The size and weight are good for me. The grip feels good in my hands. And the sights are my favorite type. So, I think I'm going to buy it. What I'm wondering is whether or not the thumb safety makes the...

I saw an HK VP9 today priced at $659. I was impressed by the gun. It reminds me a lot of the P30 in that it seems nearly identical except for being striker fired and having little cocking tabs. But, I'm curious as to why this gun that is almost identical to the P30 aside from a little extra...

A local seller has a S&W 10-8 he's selling for 400 dollars. Would you buy at that price? The gun is in pretty good condition with some regular wear on the finish.

I saw another thread talking about a "hand press." How exactly do these things work? I just started learning and got the Lee turret press, so that's really my only frame of reference. I can gather from the name that a hand press is probably smaller and more portable, but aside from that how...

I am looking for a way to replicate this round... http://www.midwayusa.com/product/171388/buffalo-bore-ammunition-38-special-p-158-grain-lead-semi-wadcutter-hollow-point-gas-check-box-of-20 I am very new to this whole reloading thing, so I'm not really sure how to go about this. I have...

I'm just getting into reloading and am thinking about getting a revolver in one of these calibers for larger game hunting. Which do you prefer, and what loads? Think big boar and moose mostly. I'm no bear hunter... yet.

So, I'm still working on this project GP100. I'm going to be looking at sights next. I was hoping to get night sights for this gun, but it appears my options are extremely limited (the reason I thought about having it machined for Novaks). All I have found are the Meprolights and XS sights...

I bought a blued 4" GP100 to make a project gun here a few weeks ago. I have some big plans for it and have already done the spring change, action job, and have the grips I want on order. I'll be putting the Meprolight night sights on it soon then sending it off for the major work (chamfering...

Would it be possible to make a revolver chambered in 5.7? I brainstormed the idea in the "revolver innovations" thread, but I've been obsessing over it ever since. What do you think (ammo availability aside) of the idea? How would it perform? How many shots would a GP100/686 sized gun hold...

One of my local gun stores was kind enough to show me how reloading works in person with their equipment. I got to make 50 rounds of the cartridge I wanted, a 158 grain semi-jacketed hollow point. I took them out to shoot this morning and fired 24 of them. They worked! I think my reloading...

Hey, guys. I read the sticky and think I mostly understand how to get started with the equipment. I've never done this before, so I'm comletely green, but some YouTube videos and the sticky make it seem relatively easy to pick up. I think I can handle it. I haven't made any decision on...

I know people swear by the 125 grain JHPs for a defense round. I grew up on the heavier stuff, though, the 158 grain. How does the 158gr JHP do as a defense round? I know we used to take whitetail and hog with it, so it's got punch, but is it just to hot/heavy to carry for defense? I've...

I just bought a used, 4" blued GP100 this week that I'm going to make another "project" gun. I already have two others, but I'm wanting to take this one and try to make it into my idea of an ideal carry revolver (well, to my tastes anyway). I know all the changes I'll be making, and none are...

Does anyone know if someone other than Simply Rugged is making holsters for the 4.2 inch SP101 in .357? I've not been so lucky in my search.

I'm looking to put together a new CC set up. I'll just be carrying my gun, two extra mags, and my flashlight. I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to concealment gear as the bulk of my experience has been with duty gear. Can anyone suggest a super tough belt that I can wear around...

Is it normal for a 1911 that was ultra-tight from the factory to develop a bit of side to side play at the rear of the slide? I know Colts have some from the factory, and slide play in and of itself doesn't concern me. I'm just wondering if it's normal for a gun that had none to develop it.

So, two days ago I picked up a Para GI Expert Stainless. The gun runs like a top, feels great, and shoots straighter than I expected a $550 gun to shoot. I'm very pleased. There are just two things I want to change. The first is night sights, but that's easy. The second is the grip safety...

The title says it all. I'm looking for one of these, but I'm told hardly anyone still makes them.

Hey, guys. I've been around TFL for a couple of years. I recently posted a thread about carrying with a back problem. Well, there's a new development in that. I'll be leaving the Criminal Justice field and heading to another city job. The duty belt is just too painful to endure. I may...